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Cam Winnett sets his sights on winning back Wales place

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Cam Winnett admits he was “gutted” and “hurt” to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations squad but the Cardiff full-back says […]

Chandler: I just love running out at big stadium

24 November 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ■By PAUL EDDISON CHANDLER Cunningham-South hits as hard as any tackler in rugby, but even the powerful Harlequins back-rower admits he gets a […]

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

21 November 2024 0 comments

Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Autumn Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday. The Scots […]

James Botham: We have to stay positive

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run. Warren Gatland’s team go […]

Everything has happened so quickly, says new-boy Josh Hathaway

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Josh Hathaway is still having to pinch himself to make sure what has happened to him over the past year is actually […]

Time for England to walk the walk

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain Right here, right now, English rugby union craves forward momentum. It needs something to knock the negatives surrounding our sport into the […]

Tom Willis: Ben Earl is an inspiration to all

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Saracens No.8 Tom Willis will be taking inspiration from clubmate Ben Earl when he heads into England training camp. Willis is back […]

I can take the pressure at No. 10, says Ben Thomas

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Much is made about the difference between club and international rugby and it’s something Ben Thomas is able to give a real […]

Concern over George Ford as he waits for scan on thigh

29 September 2024 0 comments

Sale medics revealed George Ford was taken off to prevent further damage after his thigh injury and are waiting nervously on scan results. Fly-half Ford, […]

Easterby looking forward to Ireland job

22 September 2024 0 comments

SIMON Easterby is relishing the chance to lead Ireland when expects Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical to become the British and Irish Lions head coach. […]

It’s been a challenging year, admits Winnett

22 September 2024 0 comments

■By SIMON THOMAS CAM Winnett admits his meteoric rise over the past 12 months has been mentally challenging. He went into last season as a […]

Losing Jones is bad news for England

25 August 2024 0 comments

FELIX Jones quitting as England defence coach shows a lot is going wrong behind the scenes in Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff. I really enjoyed watching […]

Exeter Chiefs star Henry Slade to miss start of season after surgery

4 August 2024 0 comments

Exeter centre Henry Slade will miss the start of the upcoming Premiership season after having shoulder surgery.

England Men A to face Australia A and Ireland A

4 August 2024 0 comments

England Men A will face Australia A on November 17 at The Stoop before taking on Ireland A at Ashton Gate on February 23.

Regan Grace to miss start of Bath season after surgery

4 August 2024 0 comments

Bath wing Regan Grace is likely to miss the start of the upcoming season after having had surgery on a hamstring injury.

It was good to see Scotland support for T2

4 August 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Captured: Gus Warr in action against Canada PICTURE: Alamy SCOTLAND, for reasons […]

Jones facing Italy tester

21 July 2024 0 comments

Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Japan v Italy Today. 6.05am EDDIE Jones will be hoping his horror start in charge of Japan will come to an […]

Steve Borthwick looking forward to testing New Zealand at Eden Park

11 July 2024 0 comments

England narrowly lost the first Test last weekend England boss Steve Borthwick has stepped up his efforts to unsettle New Zealand ahead of Saturday’s second […]

Fresh faced Les Blues wrestle past Los Pumas

6 July 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Argentina……………………… 13 Tries: Montoya 60, Orlando 76 Penalties: Carreras 25 France…………………………. 28 Tries: Serin 35, Frisch 46, Attisogbe 66 Conversions: Hastoy 36, […]

Marcus Smith urges England to ‘show the best of themselves’ against New Zealand

5 July 2024 0 comments

The All Blacks will provide a gauge of just how far England’s attack has come. Marcus Smith is ready for England’s growing confidence in attack […]

Stafford McDowall shocked to be leading Scotland against Canada

5 July 2024 0 comments

It will be only a third Scotland appearance for the Glasgow centre. Stafford McDowall revealed his shock at being told he would be Scotland co-captain […]

Ellis Bevan ready for Australia challenge after facing Faf de Klerk on debut

1 July 2024 0 comments

The Cardiff scrum-half relished the challenge posed by the Springboks star. Ellis Bevan is ready to push for a Wales starting place in Australia after […]

George Furbank says ‘very exciting’ England backline ready to attack All Blacks

1 July 2024 0 comments

The first of two Tests against New Zealand takes place in Dunedin on Saturday. George Furbank insists England will hunt for opportunities against New Zealand […]

England have enough to down the All Blacks

30 June 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Steve Borthwick’s England team have taken their first step of their summer tour and returned with […]

Leinster stalwart Rhys Ruddock to retire at end of season

28 May 2024 0 comments

Leinster back rower Rhys Ruddock has confirmed he will retire from rugby at the end of the season after a decorated 15 seasons at the […]

Tag: Summer Tour

Cam Winnett sets his sights on winning back Wales place

Chandler: I just love running out at big stadium

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

James Botham: We have to stay positive

Everything has happened so quickly, says new-boy Josh Hathaway

Time for England to walk the walk

Tom Willis: Ben Earl is an inspiration to all

I can take the pressure at No. 10, says Ben Thomas

Concern over George Ford as he waits for scan on thigh

Easterby looking forward to Ireland job

It’s been a challenging year, admits Winnett

Losing Jones is bad news for England

Exeter Chiefs star Henry Slade to miss start of season after surgery

England Men A to face Australia A and Ireland A

Regan Grace to miss start of Bath season after surgery

It was good to see Scotland support for T2

Jones facing Italy tester

Steve Borthwick looking forward to testing New Zealand at Eden Park

Fresh faced Les Blues wrestle past Los Pumas

Marcus Smith urges England to ‘show the best of themselves’ against New Zealand

Stafford McDowall shocked to be leading Scotland against Canada

Ellis Bevan ready for Australia challenge after facing Faf de Klerk on debut

George Furbank says ‘very exciting’ England backline ready to attack All Blacks

England have enough to down the All Blacks

Leinster stalwart Rhys Ruddock to retire at end of season

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